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Bell pepper (Sailfish)

nightshade

Growing reference
Spacing
12 in(1 / sqft)
Trellis
no
Seed indoor
Mar 4(-6 w)
Transplant
Apr 29(+2 w)
Harvest
~16–20 weeks from sowing
Last fall harvest
Oct 15(at frost)
Water
weekly
Seed shelf life
4–5 y
Lifecycle
annual
Seed source
Johnny's Selected Seeds

Heat-loving — wait 2 weeks past last frost to transplant. Soil at 80-90°F for germination. SFG 12 in is tighter than Johnny's commercial 12-18 in; benefits from staking once fruit-loaded.